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Question about school
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Permalink Reply by Catie<WifeofGatlin*MM*> on
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As far as my husband knows, who is a MM (but they have similar schools) There is no sub school in Newport, RI. On top of that, Prototype is an S5W submarine. Nukes do not go to sub school, unless picked up for STA-21 or some Officer program in which they get a degree and then go to sub school after their prototype. Sailors who go the route of submarines without being Nukes go to sub school.
To sum it up: There should not be a sub school for your husband to go to, and just look forward to spending 1.5 years+ at South Carolina :) -
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Permalink Reply by Krystal(Trevor'swife) on
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Ok thanks! He must have just misunderstood something.
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Permalink Reply by Gulf Coast Mom on
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Catie's right - my son is an EM. Graduated prototype in Goose Creek in December 09. He reported to Groton Jan 10.This just happened to get assigned. It was not one of his choices on his dream sheet, but is where he got sent based on the "needs of the navy". It does happen to be where sub school is located for the other rates that are assigned to subs, but not nukes. He has been on a 5 day underway (that's what they call the short trips), a 3 week underway and is now on a 7 week underway. Once they get on the sub, even though they have graduated prototype as a qualified nuclear electrician, they have to start on their particular sub to qualify the different positions and watch stations. Even when in port, he spends a lot of time on the sub trying to get his qualifications done. I hope this makes sense. Any other questions, ask away.
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So I take it that they slowly acclamate them to being on a sub? Chris is EM - will be graduating A school on June 10th. It seems their "dream sheet" is often not their assignment. He doesn't seem concerned about that though -- I think we want it more for him than he does - lol. Always a Mom wanting him to get what is "best". I saw you were a little down with not being able to "talk" to your son as much as you are used to. I think that will be the hardest thing. Keep up your spirits and maybe he'll email you out of the blue and think how happy you will be to hear from him. Our hearts break but we have to let go of them -- it is just so hard. I'm not looking forward to that time. Hope you can have a good week-end. You have friends here who understand and keep you in their thoughts and prayers.
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thanks for the words of encouragement. I don't think they acclamate them - I think that is just the way it happened, but not sure. The sub had been on a seven month cruise last year and had just gotten back in November. It is exciting to open my e-mail and see I have a note from him. I appreciate it, even just a few lines. I did not realize they could get e-mail until on his second underway I got one from him, requesting I write. So - I send an e-mail everyday. I guess when he does get them, he'll get a bunch. He did not get any of the bases he listed on the dream sheet. Someone had said a while ago that they thought they were assigned based on class standings - ie. if you were # 1, you got your #1 request, etc. I don't think that is correct. My son did very well - graduated with distinction, but did not end up with any of his choices. He really like the nuc school, just having a little trouble adjusting to sub life. His last e-mail was a little more upbeat, so it may just take a little time. Good luck to you and your son.
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I'm glad to hear that he is adjusting. Chris just called and he is volunteering at a Military museum on Sundays and was so excited. He is doing Habitat for Humanity on Saturdays, but was looking for something to occupy Sunday -- keep him out of town and spending too much money - lol. It is funny to hear him say that. I know your son will be thrilled to read all the emails and will make his day just as it does yours!! It is interesting for you to say about the "dream sheet" as I keep trying to subtly hint to Chris that it might not go as he thinks it will, but I don't want to discourage him at the same time -- fine line there -- although he does seem to go with the flow - whatever it is -- thank goodness. Keep your spirits up and keep those emails going!!
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